3M Ketac Conditioner Refill
A pre-treatment conditioner that removes the dentin smear layer associated with dental restorative procedures, preparing the tooth surface before bonding.
3M Ketac Conditioner Refill is a pre-treatment liquid formulated for the conditioning of dentin before certain restorative procedures. When a cavity is prepared using rotary instruments, a thin layer of debris known as the smear layer forms across the cut dentin surface, and this layer can interfere with the bonding of certain restorative materials if it is left in place.
Ketac Conditioner is used to remove this smear layer, exposing a cleaner dentin surface that supports better adhesion for the glass ionomer or other restorative material being placed afterward. This conditioning step is a standard part of the recommended clinical protocol for several glass ionomer systems in the manufacturer's range, and practices using those materials typically keep this conditioner in stock as a companion product.
This refill, catalogue number 37470, is intended for general dental practices completing direct restorative procedures with glass ionomer or resin-modified glass ionomer materials that call for a dentin conditioning step before placement.
